1988 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1988 Mazda RX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mazda RX-7 | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | RX-7 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |
